How to Apply

Know when to apply

Apply for most full-time programs on the application start date indicated below.

Program start

Applications open

Winter 2015 (January - April)

Aug. 1, 2014

Spring 2015 (May - June)Summer 2015 (July - August)

Oct. 15, 2014

Fall 2015 (September - December)

Oct. 15, 2014

Winter 2016 (January - April)

June 3, 2015

You may apply to more than one program but a separate application and fee are required for each.

If your application is on a waitlist for the September intake (beginning of the academic year), you may request to transfer it to the January or May intake of the same academic year.

Applications for most full-time programs are accepted until the program start date, but it is best to apply early as some programs close applications beforehand and many programs offer early admission and/or continuous selection.

Some programs offer early admission to applicants who have achieved, or will achieve, higher grades in specific admission requirements. The timeline and the course perrcentage(s) required for early admission are listed on the program's admission and selection page, if applicable.

Selection Criteria

In order to determine program suitability, some programs require supplementary documentation or additional information to be submitted after you apply. This could include a career investigation, mechanical apptitude test, resumé, essay, interview, etc. Certain programs will also use academic ranking as part of the selection process.

Learn more about admission testing for students/potential students for admission to SAIT programs.

Apply to SAIT

Click on any Apply Now! link to start your online application, and you will be directed to ApplyAlberta to create a secure account. Make sure to keep track of your login information as you will need it if you're going to apply for an Alberta Student Loan. There are no on-site facilities available at SAIT for you to submit your online application.

When you're completing the application, you will be asked to choose the term (fall, winter, or spring) when your program begins. You can find this information in the admission and selection section for each program.

You will need a Visa or MasterCard to pay the $50 online application fee ($200 for International students).

A hard-copy application (.pdf) is available with an application fee of $150 ($200 for International students).

Application fees are non-refundable.

Send us your transcripts

Please provide official transcripts of all high school and post-secondary education you have completed to date. Transcripts, or anticipated final grades, must be presented to Student Services before you will be considered for admission.

If you are enrolled in high school or upgrading courses

You can enter your academic information, including grades to-date, in the online application. If you haven't completed a course yet, enter your anticipated final mark instead. This information will be used for admission until we receive your final transcript.

If you are offered conditional admission to a program based on your anticipated final grades, make sure that:

your academic average remains at or above the minimum selection or early admission average for the program applied for; and,

Please make sure we receive your final and official transcript by the Transcript Deadline. Applicants must meet or exceed their anticipated final grades in order to maintain a seat in the program.

Check your admission status

As your application is reviewed, you will be able to monitor any changes to your admission status through your mySAIT.ca account. Simply log into mySAIT, click on the myApplication tab, and then select Check the status of your processed application(s). If you are offered admission, you will also receive a letter in the mail.